Outside Wheelchair Vans

You need to be able to get in and out of your wheelchair van or handicapped-accessible vehicle. For some people, that’s not a big issue. For others, it’s a very significant problem. Those who struggle with tradi... Continue reading

People tend to think of wheelchair van conversions simply in terms of providing easy entrance and exit. While a good lift or ram can be an important part of a great modification, there are other considerations. One of them is... Continue reading

It can be challenging for many disabled drivers to successfully and safely steer their vehicles. The process simply requires too much force and effort. The fact that one may not have the brute force necessary to steer a veh... Continue reading

Some drivers have difficulties depressing their vehicles’ brake pedals. Drivers with prosthetics or other limitations may find “stock” braking systems inadequate to meet their needs. Obviously, those chal... Continue reading

For years, there was a common theme to all of the tools people use to get in and out of wheelchair vans. They all relied on moving the chair up or down, as the situation dictated. Now, there is another component to the proc... Continue reading

You may have heard of the “hi roof top“ modification for wheelchair vans. It’s an extremely popular way to deal with a common problem–the lack of headroom for those in a wheelchair. You see, a wheel... Continue reading

Doors can be heavy and hard to operate. Door handles can be almost impossible to reach if you’re in a scooter or wheelchair. If you can reach them, pulling the latch or squeezing the handle may be difficult. It doesn&... Continue reading

Disabled drivers may struggle with traditional vehicle doors. They can be too heavy for some people to use and those who operate from a wheelchair, scooter or power chair may have a difficult time reaching or manipulating the h... Continue reading

Exterior Features for the Handicapped Driver: An Overview When a new van rolls of the assembly line, it isn’t really built with the disabled customer in mind. Meanwhile, the number of people utilizing wheelchairs or w... Continue reading